André Horta


André Filipe Luz Horta is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for S.C. Braga as a midfielder.

Club career

Vitória Setúbal

Born in Almada, Setúbal District, Horta spent eight years in S.L. Benfica's youth system, joining local Vitória F.C. at the age of 15. In late 2014, whilst still a junior, he was promoted to the first team by manager Domingos Paciência.
On 12 December 2014, Horta made his first-team and Primeira Liga debut, playing the second 45 minutes of a 0–1 home loss against Boavista FC. He finished his first full season with 32 games – 21 starts – and two goals, helping his team narrowly avoid relegation.

Benfica

On 1 June 2016, Horta signed a five-year contract with defending champions Benfica. He made his competitive debut on 7 August, playing the full 90 minutes in a 3–0 success over S.C. Braga for the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. Six days later, on his league debut, he scored his only goal of 14 appearances that season, concluding a 2–0 win at C.D. Tondela.
On 30 August 2017, Horta joined Braga on a season-long loan deal. He scored once in 22 competitive matches during his tenure, wrapping up a 3–1 away victory against Boavista on 3 January 2018.

Los Angeles FC

Horta agreed to join Los Angeles FC on 27 March 2018, as their final Designated Player ahead of their inaugural season in Major League Soccer. The deal was made effective on 23 June that year, and he made his league debut on 27 July when he came on as a 77th-minute substitute for scorer Lee Nguyen against the LA Galaxy, his backpass nine minutes later resulting in Ola Kamara's 2–2 equaliser.

Braga

On 10 June 2019, Horta returned to Portugal and Braga, for a reported fee of $2.75 million and 50% of any future transfer.

Personal life

Horta's older brother, Ricardo, is also a footballer. They played together at Vitória de Setúbal and Braga.

Honours

Benfica
Braga